Notes to the consolidated statements of income - Trade accounts receivables and contract liabilities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Notes to the consolidated statements of income
Trade accounts receivables	€ 3,341,111	€ 3,284,712
Contract liabilities	22,802	37,632
Impairment losses relate to receivables	41,982	€ 16,981
Revenue that was included in contract liability balance at beginning of period	€ 12,608

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The amount of an entity’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration (or the amount is due) from the customer.

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The amount of impairment loss on receivables or contract assets arising from contracts with customers. [Refer: Contract assets; Impairment loss; Receivables from contracts with customers]

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The amount of an entity’s right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that the entity has transferred to a customer that is unconditional. A right to consideration is unconditional if only the passage of time is required before payment of that consideration is due.

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